A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 394975 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 395007 epoch_slot_no: 6207 block_no: 394955 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2061 time: 2017-12-24 08:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2bd24018b30d2ec7d8c98e79313e8ecfd20a802f99cea7dfea1f1ef6ef72ee1eBlock Operator
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